The U.S. ports system functions not only as a linkage between our nation and the rest of the world, but it also impacts domestic pallet demand and customer requirements.           Ninety nine percent of...

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Editor’s Note: The following is a fictional back-to-the-future type story where Rick LeBlanc, Pallet Enterprise’s grocery/end user expert, looks at what may be the future.       Where does time go?   It is nice of Chaille Brindley at...

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    Any article on pallet standards and specifications runs the risk of some misunderstanding, especially if it covers the historical evolution of this topic. I have attempted to be as complete as possible, yet keep it straightforward.    ...

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    When anyone considers the board footage in a pallet, caution should be exercised. It is often said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” It can be said as well that “board footage is in the...

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Becker Underwood Introduces Colorbiotics™     Becker Underwood, a leader in the landscape coatings industry, has been known for its innovative products. It is taking another step to continue its leadership role.     Becker Underwood is introducing Colorbiotics as...

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    As I participated in a tour of a new regional health care distribution center recently, I had to ask about the long rows of black shrouded unit loads that lined several aisles. They were flu pandemic supplies, our...

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    The pallet industry is constantly searching for cost effective alternative materials to manufacture pallets. Could lumber made out of recycled plastic be the answer? Researchers at Virginia Tech’s Center for Unit Load Design have studied the potential of...

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             You can learn a lot from a HOG, especially when it comes to building a strong brand. No, I’m not writing about swine. I’m thinking about the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and the various strategies...

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    (Editor’s Note: The following article was derived from a report in the Aug. 4 edition of the Weekly Hardwood Review, which granted permission to re-write its original article. The Weekly Hardwood Review provides accurate, timely information on North...

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    Europe traditionally has been a global leader in everything from cuisine to philosophy. Today, its leaders in the forest products industry are hoping to lead a different kind of green revolution. Their message is simple – Tackle Climate...

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